Online psychotherapy in Maine, Oregon, Virginia & DC
Helping you separate from extreme emotions, restore trust in yourSelf to fully engage in the world.
Individual & Couples therapy using Internal Family Systems
It’s time to become emotionally whole & connected to others.
Most people live life with dreams of well-being, but let’s face it, right now there are epic levels of overwhelm, anxiety, depression, & relationship conflicts.
Kathy
I am a master’s level clinical social worker. I am licensed in DC, Oregon & Virginia to diagnose and treat the myriad of mental health illnesses.
I have specialized training in the Internal Family Systems (IFS) framework.
Level One Completion
Level Two Completion
Couples Training: Intimacy From the Inside Out
More importantly, I have been where you are. I use the Internal Family Systems framework to counsel you to have greater clarity, compassion, calm, curiosity, courage, creativity, confidence, and connectedness to yourself & others.
My contract with you is to use Internal Family Systems to be of service as you unburden parts & connect to your Self.
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Clarity
Perceiving situations accurately without emotional distortion to maintain objectivity.
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Calmness
Tranquility within yourself regardless of the circumstances.
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Confidence
Staying fully present in any situation either handling or repairing the relationship.
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Connectedness
Having sought a deeper understanding of your emotions, you access a deep powerful knowing.
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Creativity
Accessing your deep font of inspiration to manifest your talents.
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Compassion
Sitting with others without the need to fix, change, judge, or distance.
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Curiosity
Wanting to learn suspending judgement.
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Courage
Daring to show up for yourself & loved ones.
Next Steps:
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Schedule Get-to-Know-Each-Other Call
The fastest way to schedule the call is via text: in Oregon: 541-224-7866 or Virginia: 571- 427-4787 OR fill out the contact form here.
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Discuss Needs & Therapy Goals
We talk about your history. I will explain my approach & the IFS framework. Together we make a plan.
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Set Start Date & Begin
Schedule a recurring day & time to begin the work.
Internal Family Systems is accredited by NREPP as an evidence-based practice
In November 2015, the National Registry for Evidence-based Programs and Practices, a national repository that is maintained by the U.S. government’s Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, added IFS, having been subject to independent, rigorous scrutiny and are deemed to show significant impact on individual outcomes relating to mental health.
As a clinical treatment, IFS has been rated effective for improving general functioning and well-being. In addition, it has been rated promising for each of: improving phobia, panic, and generalized anxiety disorders and symptoms; physical health conditions and symptoms; personal resilience/self-concept; and depression and depressive symptoms. IFS Press Release
What People Are Saying About Working With Kathy:
“IFS and Kathy opened the door to understanding why I did what I did and felt what I felt. It isn’t all easy. I like being able to understand myself and most of the time I can be my best self.”
— Elizabeth E.
“What I have learned really increased my capacity for feeling and processing emotions in the moment, rather than separating from myself. I don’t need to say, “It doesn’t affect me because it shouldn’t.” Before I thought my nervous system would just explode now I feel equipped and feel everything in the moment.”
— Kae G.
“Now when I have negative thoughts, I’m aware of what part of me is talking to me. As I focus the part gets quieter and I can have more space. I can stop trying to will myself out of it. It is just life changing.”
— Lauren D.
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